" You might also look for a thread by Melanie recently (past four weeks???) where she asked about "why a mixte." " Oh, duh, this IS Melanie's post! I thought this was in Bicycle Bell Ding Ding's (aka BBDD or Leah) post about the Platys. We'll that's one worth reading too!
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 10:05:13 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > Welcome new #RivSister Kate!!!! I"m in Philadelphia and drive to Morris > County every month. Where are you located? > > My story is this: I rode my high school bike for 15 years or so until it > was stolen. I then got a Specialized hybrid, which I liked a lot but never > loved. After 25 years, I wanted something more comfortable so I could keep > doing my weekend rides of perhaps 7 miles. WELL... I tested a Riv Joe > Appaloosa and then gladly handed over my money. It was more money than I > spent on all my bikes, repairs, tires, etc., in my entire life into this > one bike. And, I can say after 3 1/2 years, it was worth it! Best > investment ever! (BTW, I"m not a bikey person, I just wanted a nice bike > to ride.) > > Oh, the JOY it brings me and the lack of neck and shoulder pain! It is > SO pleasurable to ride. Now, instead of riding 7 miles two days a week, > on the weekends, I ride as many days as I can. My "short" ride is 12 > miles. Oh, the feeling of getting on a quality bike. I ride more! I > ride longer! I ride happier! > > I love my diamond framed Joe A, but I'm selling it to get a Platy (I've > ordered a Mermaid blue from a Riv dealer) mixte. The green one is > gorgeous and their paint jobs look even better in person. I"m looking > forward to jumping off and not being "worried." Also there is a "freeing" > feeling when looking down and the top tube isn't so close--more open real > estate. > > Riv will fix you up with a nice bike with quality parts (quality doesn't > always mean expensive). If you're near Philly, Keystone Bikes is not a Riv > dealer, but they are a Riv-loving group, with two of the owners owning > Rivs. Any other quality bike should near you should do. > > Please ask lots of questions, read lots of threads and welcome to the > group. You might also look for a thread by Melanie recently (past four > weeks???) where she asked about "why a mixte." > > Welcome! You're in for a real treat! > > Roberta > > On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 7:57:13 PM UTC-5 upyou...@yahoo.com > wrote: > >> Oh hello new sister!!!! I will post pics. I just spoke with Will last >> evening and secured myself the green. I’m so nervous and worried since I’ve >> never ridden a Riv nor have I ever ridden a mixer ha ha. I’ve never had the >> opportunity to select any parts of a bike before. This is so new I wondered >> if I made a mistake and should cancel but I came across this group and >> found your pics and got excited that this could be a real good thing. >> I will sleep better tonight knowing there are 2 sets of braze-ons fir >> water bottles. >> More questions to follow. >> Thanks for connecting. >> Kate from NJ >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Feb 24, 2021, at 19:42, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Kate! A new #RivSister? Color me delighted! >> >> >> You are going to LOVE your new Platy. Love. You can take it off on trails >> or ride it on the road. You can haul things around with you, commute, run >> errands, pedal aimlessly - it’s good for it all. I have a Clem, too, and >> while it is very multidimensional, it is not as fast. The Platy turns so >> easily and just feels perfect for me. It has the comfort of long chainstays >> but is not as long as the Clem - it truly does not feel like a long bike to >> me. The Platy is quick and light and I swear it will be even more so in >> that gorgeous green. I really am so happy for you. You will show us your >> bike and report back, won’t you? >> >> Braze-ons - YES! There are two water bottle mounts and I am picturing >> them below. Mine have some other stuff blocking a great view, but they are >> there. >> >> Did I miss anything? Ask all the questions you want. I’m so happy to >> share. >> #RivSisters, >> Leah >> >> <image0.jpeg> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Feb 24, 2021, at 4:02 PM, 'upyou...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch < >> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> >> HI Leah, >> I really want to know how your new Platy rides. I'm in line for a lovely >> green one and have never ridden a mixte. I have an old road bike and an >> old trail bike. I ride anywhere from an hour to a week of riding 40 miles >> a day. I'm hoping the Platy will cover all my bases and I can unload my >> old bikes which I do not love. >> Can you confirm that there are braze-ons for 2 water bottles? You sure >> do look happy with your bike. Cheers >> Kate >> On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 9:34:51 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding >> Ding! wrote: >> >>> There is no cure for mixte-itis. The only way to be rid of it for sure >>> is to ask your Appaloosa to scoot over and allow a Platy to move into your >>> garage. Once that is done, the next step in your treatment process is to >>> message your #RivSisters and start planning your build and dreaming about >>> finery. >>> >>> There is no other way. >>> Leah >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Jan 28, 2021, at 6:28 AM, Melanie Yolles <myo...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks for everyone's thoughts on mixtes. So there is no difference in >>> the ride per se, just some perceived advantages (aesthetics, ability to hop >>> on/off without fear of hitting the top tube, ability to wear a sundress, >>> LOL!). There are definitely times I wished that my Appaloosa had a lower >>> top tube. So now I'm trying to fight off a case of BBDD-induced Platypus >>> fever. Is there a vaccine? >>> >>> Melanie >>> >>> On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 8:47 AM Melanie <myo...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> All this discussion of mixtes on the list has made me curious. I’ve >>>> never ridden a mixte. 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